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Web analytics firm Net Applications announced April 3 that the open-source Firefox browser has finally passed 10 percent market share, according to the firms statistics for March. The 10.05 percent usage was up from 9.75 percent in February. Microsofts Internet Explorer still holds a commanding lead with 84.7 percent of the market, Net Applications said. […]

Google will face off against the United States government in a federal court on Feb. 22 over whether the Department of Justice can force the search giant to turn over records from its database. The conflict stems from a subpoena demanding information on searches, which Google refused to comply with, citing privacy concerns. The government […]

The only thing hotter than the Xbox 360 this holiday season may be invites to join the Windows Live Messenger beta test. Thankfully, Microsoft has a recommendation for those who cant wait for access to the latest bits: pay for an invitation on eBay. Microsofts new instant messaging client is in private beta, but users […]

While America Online Inc. wont go as far as to say AOL Suite will replace the aging AOL 9.0 client, the company is preparing to distribute its new package of applications on CD as part of a beta test called “Topeka.” AOL Suite will be the first software from the company to ship on CD […]

In an effort to better protect its members from the ever-increasing tide of worms, viruses, spyware and other security risks, America Online Inc.s AOL on Friday rolled out a stand-alone application called Safety and Security Center. The tool fills the gaps in Windows with anti-virus, anti-spyware and firewall protection. AOL has tapped McAfee Inc. to […]

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced Monday that he has filed suit against Sony BMG over the use of illegal spyware in its copy-protection mechanism that gained national attention earlier this month. Abbott also disputed Sonys claims that it had recalled all affected CDs, saying investigators were able to purchase “numerous titles at Austin retail […]

Silicon Graphics Inc., the former king of 3D and advanced computing that was founded by Netscape backer Jim Clark, announced it will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange as of Nov. 7. SGI stock has been trading at below $1.00, which is the minimum requirement for the NYSE. “As previously reported, SGI received […]

When Mark Russinovich was testing his companys security software last week, he came across a disturbing find: a Sony BMG CD he purchased from Amazon had secretly installed DRM software on his PC and used “rootkit” cloaking methods to hide it. With the story sweeping across the Net, Sony is attempting to clean up its […]

The Anti-Spyware Coalition published new guidelines on Thursday designed to help consumers assess whether or not a software product is considered spyware. The group also revised an earlier draft of definitions that differentiate between acceptable and invasive advertising. With 43 percent of Internet users reporting they have been infected with spyware, tools to detect and […]

Massachusetts plan to drop Microsoft Office in favor of open standards formats has drawn criticism from the Commonwealths Secretary of State, who says he has “grave concerns” about switching to OpenDocument. But politics could be playing a larger role in Secretary William Galvins opposition. The proposal, which was finalized last month, calls for all electronic […]